The Fashion Fights Poverty 10th anniversary gala took place November 13 at the French Embassy. It was a bittersweet night as the tragedy in Paris took place but the show continued at the French Embassy.

It was a brave decision that showed evil never wins. There is a quote that says "Let us not look backwards in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness", and that is exactly what took place Friday night. Fashion Fights Poverty raises awareness for initiatives that encourage & support creative, effective, & sustainable means of challenging poverty.

Here is what our representative Sheyda, a model at the event had to say:The event was amazing! It was also a good cause. There were 3 designers showing. Ab Couture, Tabii Just and Naz & Court, both are unique and beautiful clothing lines. Since it was the 10th anniversary of the gala they decided to show previous clothes from past shows. In the beginning of the show Naz & Court had all the guest write on different color flags prayers/wishes they have for the world. At the end of the show when all the models came back out all of us had them in our hands and then we threw them up in the air. It was beautfiul and powerful to be apart of. It was my first show ever and it was an amazing experience. The feeling of walking out on the runway is both empowering and priceless. I'm so blessed to had been apart of an amazing cause to raise money for poverty. It also gave me a good view on how important it is that the clothes we wear are made in a safe environment where people are being treated and paid fairly. ​

Sheyda interview with Courtney from Naz and Court:

How would u describe your clothing design/goal? We're trying to the have the most sustainable clothing with thelowest carbon footprint and fastest decompotion rate and ethical, meaning everyone is getting paid far wages and getting far trade.

What are u views on animal cruelty? We are the protecters of the planet and animals are the babies. We have to protect them but also its in a environment where we have to eat and protect ourselves so we want to give animals a good life. If we're gonna consume them do it so it's a good life for the animal make sure all of it is used. We use lamb skin which is free range outside of LA. Also free range well treated silk ahimsa ( means peace) allows the silk worms to live to maturely in the cocoon instead of killing them in a lava state.

Thank you to Sheyda for attending and reporting on the event and huge thank you to Yvette Castro allowing MSA to be apart of an awesome cause!!!

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